Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Javanese Turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza), also known as temulawak, has a long history of use in traditional Indonesian and Javanese herbal medicine (jamu) for a variety of ailments, including general pain and inflammation. Its use for headaches is primarily rooted in this traditional context rather than rigorous scientific validation. Traditional healers may recommend Javanese turmeric for symptoms associated with headaches, such as inflammation or digestive disturbances believed to trigger head pain.

However, direct scientific studies specifically investigating the efficacy of Javanese turmeric in relieving headache (general) are lacking. Most of the available research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties, which are attributed to the active compound xanthorrhizol and other curcuminoids. While these properties could theoretically contribute to relief of headache symptoms (for instance, if inflammation is a trigger), there is no robust clinical evidence directly supporting its use for this purpose. Therefore, the evidence rating is low, and its use for headaches should be considered primarily as a traditional practice rather than a scientifically validated therapy.

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